LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – A bus trip to Thunder Valley Casino in Sacramento will take place on Sunday, Oct. 6.

Meet at Lakeport Senior Center, 527 Konocti Ave., for coffee and donuts at 7:30 a.m.

The bus leaves at 8 a.m. with another pick up at the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center, 10^th and Country Club, at 8:30 a.m.

The cost is $45 per person with $10 cash back and $5 for the food court.

There will be bingo and raffle games on the way.

Come in and register at the Lakeport Senior Activity Center.

For more information, call 707-263-4218.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Acme Foundation thanks all those who donated, volunteered and participated at their “15th Anniversary Celebration of Caring” which took place on Sunday, Sept. 8, at Twin Pine Casino and Hotel Event Center in Middletown.

The delicious champagne breakfast was prepared and served by Twin Pine staff.

The event was organized and coordinated with the help of event coordinator Dawn Hummel and her assistant Leonard Castanuela, food and beverage supervisors Susan Dickey and Rebecca Henry, and overseen by restaurant food services manager, Jack Vos.

Founders Pat and Jon Meyer stated they were so impressed with the Twin Pine staff for being exceptionally accommodating in the preparation, set-up and service before, during and after the event that they reserved next year’s annual Acme Foundation Celebration of Caring again, at the event center. 

Thanks are extended to K & J (John Zimmerman and Karen Gonsalves-Tuttle) for the wide array of wonderful live music they provided.

The Meyers said, “The event could not have happened without the help, enthusiasm and hours of work from Acme volunteers Yvonne Scott and Kristin Westcott from Clearlake Veterinary Clinic, Lilo Hansen, Paula Werner, Liz Daugherty, John and Lynn Styles, Ann Aldridge and Dorothy Aldridge.”

Besides Ann helping at the event, she along with Dorothy spent months behind the scenes from their Bay Area homes requesting donations from throughout the United States for the fundraiser.

Much gratitude goes to Lake County auction item contributors, Gregory Graham Wines, Langtry Estate and Vineyards, Kathee Toy, Inez Wenkus, Hawk and Horse Vineyards, Jacque Spiker, Clearlake Veterinary Clinic and Twin Pine Casino.

Ann Crail from Cookie Lee Jewelry and artist Karen Miller added variety to the event with their items that were for sale donating a portion of their sales to The Acme Foundation. In addition, they donated items for the silent and live auctions. 

The proceeds from the live auction, silent auction, raffle and “The Acme Store” will be used to help continue providing grants to Lake County’s low income seniors and the disabled to help with the expenses incurred for the treatment of their seriously ill cats and dogs.

The Acme Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. One hundred percent of net proceeds are given to qualifying grant applicants. The foundation’s Web site is at www.AcmeFoundation.org .

The annual fundraiser is by invitation only. To be included on the invitation list, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – Bluegrass musicians will rock the Soper-Reese Community Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 14, as the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association brings another great show to town to benefit the Anderson Marsh State Historic Park.

The concert featuring Pat Ickes and Bound to Ride, the Anderson Family, and fiddle contest winners from the Cloverdale Fiddle Festival will start at 7 p.m. and promises an evening of great music and fun.

Opening the show will be Evan and Jillian Johnsen, fiddlers accompanied by their grandfather Randy Johnsen on guitar.

Following the Johnsens’ performance will be Rafael Contreras, fiddler, and the renowned Don Coffin. The Anderson Family will perform prior to intermission and Pat Ickes and Bound to Ride will conclude the evening.

Thorn Hill Winery will pour wine and snacks will be available for purchase. Profits will benefit projects, expenses and improvements at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park near Lower Lake.

Tickets are just $25 and are available at the Soper-Reese box office, open on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Travel Center in the Shoreline Shopping Center in Lakeport, open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake, open seven days a week.

Tickets also can be purchased at www.soperreesetheatre.com .

For more information, visit www.andersonmarsh.org .

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The city of Lakeport will be full of pirates on Saturday, Sept. 21, when Shipwreck Day takes place in Library Park.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. there will be a variety of pirate-themed activities, including knot-tying, flag painting and a Pirate School.

The bigger pirates will have a chance to “Sink the Ship” with water balloons. Vendors and food will be set up in the park.     

People of all ages are encouraged to dress like a pirate and participate in the Pirate Parade down Main Street, starting at 1:30 p.m.

A costume contest will be held, with prizes for the winner. Downtown restaurants and saloons will offer their own unique “Green Season Grog” to celebrate the pirate theme. Adults may vote for their favorite grog.

Music for Shipwreck Day will be provided by My Divas strolling minstrel group. Then, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the Hip Replacements will play live music for dancing in the park.

There is no charge to attend Shipwreck Day on Sept. 21. The event is sponsored by the Lakeport Main Street Association.

For more information, call 707-263-8843. 

NORTH COAST – Caltrans reports that the following road projects will be taking place around the North Coast during the coming week.

Included are Mendocino County projects that may impact Lake County commuters.

LAKE COUNTY

Highway 20

– Bridge rehabilitation at the Morrison Creek Bridge will continue. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

Highway 53

– Bridge rehabilitation at the Cache Creek Bridge will continue. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. A shoulder closure will be in effect. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

– Highway widening and rehabilitation from Crawford Avenue to the junction of Routes 20/53 will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. Nighttime work hours are 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Tuesday evening through Friday Morning. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Teichert Construction of Davis.

Highway 175

– AT&T of Santa Rosa has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs from Anderson Springs Road to Bush Street. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

MENDOCINO COUNTY

Highway 1

– Caltrans will perform pavement repairs from Center Street to Pacific Drive beginning Thursday, Sept. 19. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Caltrans will perform pavement repairs from Ocean View Drive to Road 8058 on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays.

– Guardrail repairs at various locations from Ocean View Drive to Cameron Road will continue. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Coral Construction of Wilsonville.

– Replacement of the Greenwood Creek Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor – Golden State Bridge Inc. of Martinez.

– Pavement repairs from 0.6 mile north of the junction of Routes 1/128 to the Albion River Bridge will begin Monday, Sept. 16. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Granite Construction of Ukiah.

– Bridge painting at the Salmon Creek Bridge and the Albion River Bridge will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists should anticipate 15-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Jeffco Painting and Coating of Vallejo.

– Replacement of a culvert with a bridge at Dunn Creek will continue. One-way traffic control with a temporary signal will be in effect 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays. Contractor ‐ Shasta Construction of Redding.

Highway 20

–  PG&E of Ukiah has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit for utility repairs near the Broaddus Creek Bridge beginning Thursday, Sept. 19. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. One-way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate five-minute delays.

Highway 101

– Caltrans will perform slide repairs near the Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge (near Frog Woman Rock). Northbound traffic will be restricted to one lane 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns.

– Bridge rehabilitation at various locations from the Pieta Creek Bridge to the Route 20/101 interchange will continue. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor  –  J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cuc a.m.onga. LC#C101QB

– Replacement of crash cushions from the South Ukiah Overhead to the East Perkins Street Overcrossing Bridge will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., weekdays. Southbound traffic will be restricted to one lane. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Contractor – Granite Construction of Ukiah.

– Northern Aggregates Inc. of Willits has been issued a Caltrans Encroachment permit to add turn lanes just south of Black Bart. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays. Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction of travel. Motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. LC#P101GA

– Highway construction from 1.0 mile south of the Haehl Overhead Bridge to the Haehl Overhead Bridge will continue. Daytime work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday evening through Saturday Morning. Intermittent full road closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – DeSilva Gates Construction of Dublin.

– Highway construction from 0.8 to 1.5 miles south of the North Willits Railroad Crossing will continue. Daytime work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekdays. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday evening through Saturday Morning. Intermittent full road closures will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor – DeSilva Gates Construction of Dublin.

– Pavement repairs from Cummins Road to the junction of Routes 1/101 will continue. Work hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekdays. A shoulder closure will be in effect, and motorists may experience minor traffic slowdowns. Ramps at Cummins Road will be closed, and motorists will be advised to use an alternate route.

– Bridge rehabilitation at the Ash Creek Bridge will continue. Nighttime hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., weekdays. One way traffic control will be in effect. Motorists should anticipate 10-minute delays. Contractor –  J. McLoughlin Engineering of Rancho Cucamonga.

Work on all these projects is weather permitting and subject to change. Caltrans advises motorists to drive with caution when approaching work areas and to be prepared to stop at traffic control stations.

The Caltrans Traffic Operations Office has reviewed each project and determined that individual project delays are expected to be less than the statewide policy maximum of 30 minutes, unless noted otherwise above.

For information pertaining to emergency roadwork or for updates to scheduled roadwork, please contact the California Highway Information Network (CHIN) at 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623).

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Rocket Club is set to resume weekly meetings at Taylor Observatory in Kelseyville starting Thursday, Sept. 19.

The club meets from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The club is free to any Lake County student in grades fourth through eighth, whether they attend public school, a charter or private school or are home schooled.

Parents and other interested adults always are welcome to attend.

Last year the club members learned about aerodynamic principles and basic laws of physics as they made various rockets. They had two successful launch dates.

This year, club leader Bill Bordisso is focused on students building increasingly more complex rockets. He also hopes to take the group on a field trip to the NASA facility in the Bay Area.

The local pilot’s group, the Lake County Airmen’s Association, has invited the club to tour Lampson Field for an up close look at planes.

Students or parents interested in participating in the club can call Bordisso at 707-279-0923.

The Lake County Rocket Club is made possible by the combined efforts of the Lake County Office of Education and the Children’s Museum of Art and Science.